SERO Innovation

Name

SERO Innovation

Legal name

SERO Sailing, LLC

Website

https://seroinnovation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Boat Building (336612)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Sailing Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Semi-Custom & Series Production Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAM), Sailing & Rigging Retail (Sailboats, Sails, Hardware) (CRAMAIAG)

Keywords

• Recreational sailboats
• Small sailboat manufacturing
• Dinghy sailboats
• Sailboat parts and accessories
• Marine dealer distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Marine City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. New Sailboat Sales: SERO manufactures and sells new sailboats including the SOL, Sunfish, SOL-R, Viper 640, and distributes Fusion I, Fusion II, and Maverick boats. Boats are sold directly through the website and through the dealer network. The SOL starts at $5,375 for hull & deck, with fully equipped boats reaching higher price points.
2. Replacement Parts & Accessories: SERO sells a comprehensive catalog of replacement parts for SOL and Sunfish boats including sails, blades/tillers, spars and rigging, deck & hull parts, covers, dollies, trailers, and other marine gear. Most items ship within 48 hours. Parts range from small hardware ($5-$100) to major components like sails ($259+).
3. Sunfish Living Merchandise: SERO offers a Sunfish Living product line including drinkware and other merchandise branded with the Sunfish name.
4. Special Edition Boats: SERO produces and sells special edition boats such as the America's 250th Anniversary Special Edition Sunfish ($6,445-$6,745) and the Breast Cancer Awareness Special Edition Sunfish ($6,595), with $100 donated per Breast Cancer edition boat sold to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SERO Sailing designs, manufactures, and distributes small recreational sailboats, sailboat parts, and accessories. Core offerings include the proprietary SOL Sailboat, the iconic Sunfish Sailboat (manufactured under exclusive rights), the Viper 640 Sportboat (as official class builder), and the Fusion I, Fusion II, and Maverick rotomolded sailboats (exclusive North American distribution). Supporting products include sails, blades, spars, dollies, covers, and other marine gear.

Product overview

SERO Innovation (SERO Sailing) is a sailboat manufacturer and distributor offering a portfolio of boats, parts, and accessories. Core products include the SOL Sailboat (their proprietary 13'9" cored composite dinghy) and the Sunfish Sailboat (acquired in 2025). They serve as official class builder for Viper 640 sportboat and exclusive North American distributor for Fusion I, Fusion II, and Maverick sailboats from Fusion (UK). The product line includes customizable options for sails (8 color combinations from North Sails), blades (wood or composite), non-skid padding (SeaDek in 7 colors), and accessories (dollies, hoisters, covers, spars). Special editions include the Sunfish 250th Anniversary and Breast Cancer Awareness models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Ships boats and parts within 48 hours of payment receipt
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Viper 640 ClasscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2026The Viper 640 Class appointed SERO Sailing as the new official class builder for the Viper 640 high-performance one-design sportboat. This marks an exciting new chapter for the popular class with a vibrant racing calendar and expanding fleets. SERO will build Viper 640 boats to class specifications.
• Fusion Sailboats (UK)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 August 2025SERO Sailing was appointed as the exclusive North American distributor for Fusion and Maverick Sailboats, an innovative British brand founded by pioneers and leading experts in rotomolded boat design. SERO distributes the Fusion I, Fusion II, and Maverick in North America. Fusion boats are rotomolded HDPE boats ideal for summer camps due to their low-maintenance and versatile construction.
• North SailscoreTechnology or IntegrationNorth Sails is the supplier of sails for the SOL and Sunfish sailboats. Sails are made from 3.8 oz Dacron and available in 8 color combinations. North Sails is a leading sailmaker bringing quality and brand recognition to SERO's products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• West Marine: Largest US marine retailer, selling parts, accessories, and small boats across sailing, powerboating, and fishing. Comparable in parts-and-accessories ecommerce and dealer network reach for sailing accessories, though operates as a broad retailer rather than a sailboat-focused manufacturer.

Direct peers

• Melges Performance Sailboats: Manufacturer of high-performance sportboats and dinghies (Melges 14, Melges 15, Melges 20). Comparable to SERO's newly acquired Viper 640 class builder role in high-performance one-design sailing and parts support.
• RS Sailing: UK-based global manufacturer of small sailboats including the RS Tera, RS Neo, RS Quest, and RS Aero — direct competitors to SERO's SOL and Sunfish lines in the recreational and junior racing segments. Comparable in product breadth across entry-level to performance small sailboats and in multi-channel distribution.
• Vanguard Sailboats: Manufacturer of one-design racing sailboats including the 420, 470, and various junior racing classes. Comparable in one-design class builder model, parts-and-accessories distribution, and service to sailing schools and competitive circuits.
• LaserPerformance / ILCA: Manufacturer of the iconic Laser/ILCA one-design dinghy, a direct competitor to SERO's Sunfish line in the recreational and racing small-sailboat market. Highly comparable single-design sailboat franchise model with global class association and racing circuit.
• Zim Sailing: US-based manufacturer and distributor of small sailboats (420, 405, 470) and parts, with strong presence in sailing schools and collegiate sailing programs. Highly comparable to SERO in target customer (recreational and institutional sailors), product category (small dinghies), and business model (build plus distribute parts).
• Hobie Cat Company: Manufacturer of beach catamarans and small sailing multihulls (Hobie 16, Hobie Wave, Hobie Getaway). Comparable in recreational sailing market, beach-launched boat category, and focus on accessible, durable small sailboats.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/seroinnovation
• Instagraminstagram.com/seroinnovation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sero-sailing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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